<p>Jackie Kennedy loved the arts. And America loved Jackie Kennedy. The first lady knew she had the country's attention--what would she do with it? Encourage Americans to appreciate art, of course! She turned the White House into a historical site filled with some of America's most treasured artifacts and pieces of art. She brought Shakespearean theater to the White House and ballerinas to the South Lawn. And most epically, she brought the Mona Lisa to the states (much to the chagrin of many Parisians) to encourage Americans to visit museums--and it worked! An inspiring story about one of the nation's most influential first ladies.\nFrom School Library Journal\nGr 1-4-This lively story keeps the focus wholly on Jackie Kennedy, her love of art, and her desire to share it with the public. (Murphy does not name JFK, calling him "the president," and he appears in only a couple illustrations.) It's Jackie's energy, diplomacy, and mastery of French that transforms the White House into a "living museum" and brings the Mona Lisa to the U.S. for Americans to see. Jackie was a true cultural ambassador, and readers will understand the impact of the First Lady's vision. Bricking captures Jackie's 1960s style and vivacious personality, and renders a really decent version of "the world's most famous painting." Back matter includes "More About Jackie" and "More About Mona Lisa" but no bibliography or further reading. VERDICT This book may well inspire museum visits; a delightful addition to public or elementary school shelves.-Jenny Archα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.</p>

Jackie and the Mona Lisa

Murphy, Debbie Rovin

History

Sleeping Bear Pr

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